Battlefield 3 Patch Addresses PS3 VOIP Issues

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Update 1.03 available now.

By Andrew Goldfarb

The newest update for Battlefield 3 is now available, and it addresses issues with Bluetooth headsets that have plagued PS3 gamers since launch. According to a post on Battlefield's official blog, update 1.03 is now live for PS3 gamers.

"We have identified and fixed the VOIP issues on PS3 that some Battlefield 3 players have experienced," the post notes. "This fix is now live! When logging in to Battlefield 3, PlayStation 3 players will automatically download this update. Now get in there, start communicating, and tell us how it's working!"

The post notes that "some VOIP issues on PS3 might be due to incorrect setup of the headset you are using" and specifically calls out the SLEH-00075 Bluetooth Headset. "It must be recognized by your PS3 console by connecting it with a USB cable before play," the post advises. "Once connected, you must also enable the HQ Mode for this headset."

HQ Mode can be enabled in the Manage Bluetooth Devices option under the Accessory Settings menu. Press triangle, select Information and choose High Quality Mode. The post notes that "if you still have issues registering the headset, please go back to Accessory Settings->Manage Bluetooth Devices and delete all registered headsets. Once this is done repeat the above steps."

A larger patch coming later this month is expected to address input lag and other bugs in the game. Did you have VOIP issues on PS3, and did the update fix them? Let us know in the comments below.